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    tangy
    /ˈtaŋi/

    adjective

    • 1. having a strong, piquant flavour or smell: "a tangy salad"

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  2. adjective. uk / ˈtæŋ.i / us / ˈtæŋ.i / Add to word list. A tangy flavour is pleasantly strong and sharp: a deliciously tangy lemon tart. Synonym. tart. Compare. acid adjective (CHEMICAL) sour adjective (TASTE) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Flavours & tastes. acidic. acidulous. acridly. aftertaste. ageusia. flavourless. flavoursome.

  3. : having or suggestive of a tang. Synonyms. nippy. pungent. sharp. strong. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of tangy in a Sentence. a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste.

  4. A tangy flavour or smell is one that is sharp, especially a flavour like that of lemon juice or a smell like that of sea air. It has a very metallic flavour and leaves a tangy sensation on your tongue.

  5. adjective. us / ˈtæŋ.i / uk / ˈtæŋ.i / Add to word list. A tangy flavor is pleasantly strong and sharp: a deliciously tangy lemon tart. Synonym. tart. Compare. acid adjective (CHEMICAL) sour adjective (TASTE) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Flavors & tastes. acidic. acidulous. acridly. aftertaste. ageusia. flavorfully. flavorless.

  6. adjective. having a pungent, fresh, or briny flavour or aroma. a tangy sea breeze. Discover More. Other Words From. tang i·ness noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of tangy 1. First recorded in 1870–75; tang 1 + -y 1. Discover More. Example Sentences.

  7. having a strong sharp taste or smell. a refreshing tangy lemon flavour. She breathed in the crisp, tangy air and realized that it was almost autumn. Want to learn more?

  8. /ˈtæŋi/ /ˈtæŋgi/ IPA guide. Other forms: tangiest. Tangy foods, like vinegar and lemon juice, have a sharp, acidic flavor. Your salad will taste better if you pour plenty of tangy salad dressing on it.